The temperature is getting colder, and Halloween decorations are popping up all over the place. The smell of pumpkin is in the air, and September marks the beginning of the best season. Despite a small storm, it has been a good start. I have been busy making both cute and creepy items, so I haven't... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I was excited to finally attend my first Comic Con event since the pandemic started. However, I initially had some concerns about attending due to the ongoing Covid situation. Despite this, I ultimately decided to go and I'm happy that I did. I went with my close friend Ben and we were fortunate enough... Continue Reading →
If I had a nickel for every time I read a book about time-travelling sapphics, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Right? Casey McQuiston's novel One Last Stop tells the story of August Landry, a cynical pseudo-detective who unexpectedly falls in love with Jane Su. The two meet... Continue Reading →
Sorry, it has been a while since my last post. Long story short, I caught COVID-19 and was bedridden for a spell and I am still dealing with the aftermath. I usually have the energy of a hungover sloth so it has been worse since. I still struggle to breathe a bit even now and... Continue Reading →
I must admit that this is probably one of the nerdiest things I've ever done. But I want to emphasize that I'm a huge nerd - and proud of it! I have wanted to attend a LARP (live-action role-playing) game for years but have been too shy to try. Watching videos by Momo O'Brien for years made... Continue Reading →
Summer seems to have skipped over Scotland this month. It has been cold and gloomy despite being in the middle of the season. The closest thing we have had to summer weather is gross, muggy days. Oh well, they say it is going to be a lot nicer next month. I doubt that, but a... Continue Reading →
This book made me consider veganism. That is an impressive feat, considering how much I love a good steak. Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica is a horror novel of Orwellian proportions. After a virus makes all animals deadly to humans, the government implements an alternative source of protein, humans. Or rather, humans who are... Continue Reading →
It has been a while since I wrote a manga review. Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World is a five-part manga series based on a light novel series by Kyouka Izumi, adapted by Oumiya and illustrated by Reiko Sakurada. The story takes place in the fantastical world of Othell, where now and then heroes from... Continue Reading →
"I'm 27 years old. I have no money and no prospects. I'm already a burden to my parents and I'm frightened. So don't judge me Lizzie, don't you dare judge me." Charlotte Lucas, Pride & Prejudice As you might have cottoned on, I just turned 27 yesterday. I may or may not have been practising... Continue Reading →
Did you know that today marks the exact halfway point of the year? It's the perfect opportunity to take a moment and assess how you're doing with your reading goals. That is what I am doing today. I have set two reading goals for myself this year: participating in the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2023 and... Continue Reading →
Nerd Rambles 